Looks like you can put all of those Ricky Nolasco trade rumors to rest.

Apparently, Nolasco and the Marlins have reached agreement on a new contract.
Just confirmed that the deal is for three years, worth $26.5 million. It was first reported by my colleagues Juan Rodriguez and Joe Frisaro.

An official announcement is expected this week.

Although rumors flew over the winter that Nolasco could be on the trading block, I never had a strong indication of that possibility from my sources. Rather, they viewed Ricky as a solid starter as important as Josh Johnson, who got a four-year, $39 million last January.

It would not surprise me, however, if another starter — Anibal Sanchez? — was dangled as trade bait in May or June if the Marlins get off to a rough start.

Of course, the big question now heading into spring training is the health of Johnson and Nolasco. Both missed significant action in the last month with injuries, although the Marlins brass has said all winter that both will be ready when pitchers and catchers report to Jupiter in February.

Nolasco, who turned 28 last week, went 14-9 with a 4.51 ERA last year before suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. He made $3.8 million.